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Barbara Fairchild (journalist)

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Barbara Fairchild
Born
Barbara Lieb

(1951-02-26) February 26, 1951 (age 73)
New York, New York, US
Occupation(s)Writer and editor
Known forEditor of Bon Appetit, 2000–2011
Parent(s)Robert P. Lieb
Ina Lieb

Barbara Fairchild is a food journalist who was the editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit from 2000 until 2011.

Early life

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Fairchild was born in 1951 in Queens, New York, to Robert P. Lieb and Ina Lieb. Her father was Jewish and her mother was Lutheran.[1] She moved to Los Angeles at a young age and grew up in Studio City.[2] She discovered her passion for food and cooking at a young age,[3] and after graduating from California State University, Northridge in 1972 with a degree in journalism, she went to work first for radio station KGIL-AM as a news writer,[1] then for Carte Blanche Magazine, and then later Bon Appetit in 1978 as an editorial assistant.[2][4]

Career

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Fairchild spent 32 years with Bon Appétit, culminating with her appointment as editor-in-chief in 2000.[2][5][6][7] Since 2011 she has worked as a columnist, freelance food and travel writer, editor, public speaker, radio personality, and consultant.[8][9]

Personal life

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Fairchild's life partner is Paul Nagle.[2][10]

Awards

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Fairchild has been the recipient of numerous awards, including:[8]

  • Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America Inductee
  • James Beard Foundation Award
  • Society of Publication Designers Award

Publications

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  • The Bon Appétit Cookbook
  • The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook
  • The Bon Appétit Desserts Cookbook

References

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  1. ^ a b Van Aken, Norman (February 5, 2015). "Norman Van Aken's Kitchen Conversations: Barbara Fairchild". The Daily Meal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d MacVean, Mary (November 11, 2009). "Bon Appetit's leading lady: Barbara Fairchild". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Matsumoto, Marc (April 29, 2010). "Interview with Barbara Fairchild". NoRecipes.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Cepeda, Elias (August 30, 2010). "Feeding Frenzy: Bon Appetit editor Barbara Fairchild talks Chicago Gourmet 2010 and her "September issue"". NewCityResto. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Nomad Editions Adds Former Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Barbara Fairchild to Editorial Roster of Newly Launched Digital Weekly Real Eats". PR Newswire. February 10, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  6. ^ Brion, Raphael (December 21, 2010). "Barbara Fairchild's Final Letter From the Editor in Bon Appétit". Eater.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  7. ^ Adams, Russell (September 20, 2010). "Bon Appetit Editor Bids Adieu". Wall Street Journal.
  8. ^ a b "Barbara Fairchild". Festforums.com. May 7, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  9. ^ Carr, David (December 8, 2011). "Former Bon Appetit Editor to Run Digital Food Magazine". New York Times. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  10. ^ Tomicki, Hadley (July 13, 2011). "Barbara Fairchild Dines With Her Mom Every Week, Confesses to Being a 'Cereal-Holic'". L.A. Diet. Grub Street. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
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